Lead Installer

The Lead Installer position at Sunrun is located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role serves as a contributing member of a residential solar installation construction crew and carries additional responsibility for guiding and coordinating other installers on a daily basis. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country, and the position includes 5% travel.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at the loading dock to confirm the assigned crew truck is adequately stocked
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment, and tools in preparation for installation
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures, buildings, or support mechanisms
• Assemble racking, solar modules, panels, or support structures according to project plans
• Maintain a clean and orderly job site
• Perform project cleanup at the client site and in the installation vehicle
• Ensure personal, crew, and job site safety at all times
• Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methods, and safety
• Lead the crew through safe, effective, and efficient installations
• Provide leadership, technical expertise, and support to crew members
• Assist with solar battery installations when assigned
• Serve as acting Foreperson in the Foreperson’s absence when assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous solar installation experience required; equivalent construction or military experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license, minimum age of 21, and ability to pass a driving background check with a clean record
• Ability to transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces, requiring frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces, requiring kneeling and crouching
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environments, and humidity
• Ability to frequently perform fine motor skills including fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
• Ability to work within the safe range of ladders, fall protection harnesses, and other personal protective equipment
• Ability to maintain balance on roofs and other elevated areas
• Ability to work in sun and low-light conditions
• Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
• Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, and green
• Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
• Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $27.60 to $36.80
• Performance incentives through the League program, including Nike/Carhartt swag, prizes, and trips